Volkswagen Tiguan Wins AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award

Survey of Owners Rates Tiguan Top of its Class

HERNDON, Va., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced
today that owners of their Tiguan have given it strong ratings that place it
at the top of the Mid-Size Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle category in
AutoPacific's 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award research. AutoPacific's Vehicle
Satisfaction Award (VSA) is an industry benchmark for objectively measuring
how satisfied an owner is with their new car or light truck, and reflects the
opinions of consumers nationwide.

"Having our Tiguan recognized by AutoPacific and our customers for its vehicle
satisfaction is a tremendous honor for us," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating
Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Owner based awards such as AutoPacific's
VSA help consumers make educated decisions when purchasing a new vehicle. We
believe in our products and we're glad to see that our customers believe in
them as well," added Barnes.

The VSA Awards summarize the results of AutoPacific's 2009 model year vehicle
satisfaction research. More than 25,000 consumers around the country
participated in the survey. The VSA is derived entirely from owner
satisfaction which is measured across 48 specific areas related to a vehicle's
operation, comfort, safety, and overall purchase/lease experience. The 2009
ratings reflect input from buyers and lessees of new vehicles acquired
September through December 2008.

"AutoPacific has conducted this industry research since 1997. Vehicles that
score highest in AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards have hit the mark
delivering value and satisfaction with their buyers by performing well in 48
separate categories that measure the ownership experience," says AutoPacific
president George Peterson.

Tiguan, the GTI of Compact Sport Utility Vehicles, features the "fun to drive"
handling and performance owners have come to expect from Volkswagen. The
Tiguan comes standard with Volkswagen's 2.0L TSI(R) engine that delivers
turbo-charged acceleration while still delivering responsible fuel efficiency.
This award winning turbo-charged four-cylinder power plant delivers 200
horsepower and 207 lbs.-ft. of torque. The combination of four valves per
cylinder, direct fuel injection and turbo-charging delivers the optimum
balance of power and economy. European tuned suspension enables connected
handling, while also providing a smooth and compliant ride. Both front wheel
drive and 4Motion(R) all-wheel-drive is available to suit any weather or road
condition.

Recently the Tiguan was rated one of the top small SUVs in the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new Roof Strength safety-test. Tiguan
also received the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2008, and top ratings in the
IIHS front and side crash testing making it one of the safest small SUVs
available in the market today. The Tiguan also comes standard with electronic
stability control, branded ESP on Volkswagen vehicles, and six airbags, with
rear seat airbags as an option.

Tiguan is available in three trim levels, S, SE, and SEL. It is based priced
at $23,200, reflecting the Volkswagen brand commitment of providing both
tremendous value and affordable German engineering. Tiguan offers EPA fuel
economy of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Tiguan, like all current 2009 model year Volkswagen vehicles, is included in
the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program all of Tiguan's
scheduled maintenance, as described in its maintenance booklet, is covered for
the length of the New Vehicle Warranty -- three years or 36,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.

About AutoPacific
AutoPacific is a future-oriented automotive market research and
product-consulting firm. Every year AutoPacific publishes a wide variety of
syndicated studies on the automotive industry. The firm also conducts
extensive proprietary research and consulting for auto manufacturers,
distributors, marketers and suppliers worldwide. Company headquarters and its
state-of-the-art automotive research facility are in Tustin, California, with
an affiliate office in the Detroit area.

Additional information, including a listing of all 2009 VSA winners, can be
found on AutoPacific's websites: www.autopacific.com, www.vehiclevoice.com

About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon,
Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg,
Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars
and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New
Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GLI, Passat, Passat
wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent
U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic
Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new
vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America
online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.

SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Steve Keyes of Volkswagen of America, Inc., +1-703-364-7650, +1-703-939-1535
cell, Steve.Keyes@vw.com